No. 11,576 in Russian
душой
"Душой" means "with (one's) soul" or "wholeheartedly" in English.
In a sentence
Он всегда был душой компании.
He was always the soul of the company.
Here, 'душой' indicates the essence or lively nature of a person in a group setting.
Она делает всё с душой.
She puts her heart into everything she does.
In this sentence, 'душой' reflects the emotional investment or heartfelt sincerity someone applies to their actions.
Моя бабушка молодеет душой, несмотря на возраст.
My grandmother feels young at heart despite her age.
'Душой' in this instance conveys the inner spirit or emotional state being unaffected or youthful regardless of external conditions.
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